Responsibilities

• Drive agenda-setting news moments securing Tier 1 and business media coverage aligned to business priorities
• Build and maintain relationships with top-tier journalists and priority media outlets and lead and develop media pitches
• Partner with internal stakeholders across a matrixed organization and manage and work closely with agency partners
• Drive consistent application of communications guidelines and processes across enterprise activity. Analyze and report on execution performance
• Manage crisis and reputation matters

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field
• Experience: 8+ years in corporate communications, public relations, or media relations in a Fortune 500 company. PR agency experience preferred.
• Excellent writing and storytelling expertise and ability to secure high-level earned media results
• Ability to translate complex business strategy into clear, compelling narratives
• Customer focused and proven ability to navigate matrixed organizations
• Strong proficiency in leveraging AI tools to improve speed, quality, and efficiency

Preferred

• Must be based in Washington DC. Relocation not available
• Experience in B2B, industrial, infrastructure communications
• Crisis and reputation experience
• Strong network across Tier 1 business and trade media
• Familiarity with AI tools for communications workflows
• Experience supporting global or multi-market communications strategies

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Xylem Watermark paid Volunteer Program
• Inclusion and belonging support through Employee Resource Groups (ERG) and related programs
• Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action commitment